What’s Haute South Florida

DEVITO SOUTH BEACH
150 Ocean Drive
Miami Beach
305.531.0911
In June 2007, Emmy award-winning actor Danny DeVito, famed restaurateur David Manero, and financier Michael Brauser are bringing Hollywood dining to the heart of South Beach. The team has refurbished the old Joia space to create an authentic Italian restaurant, appropriately named DeVito South Beach. More than just a restaurant, DeVito South Beach is the ultimate dining experience. Using only the finest ingredients, its Italian cuisine evokes high vision, flavor, and design. The restaurant has been designed to encapsulate old-world Italian style. Venetian chandeliers add the perfect amount of sophistication and elegance. The 10,000 square foot restaurant boasts 9,000 square feet of interior space in addition to its 1,000 square foot outdoor seating area. For diners seeking the ultimate in privacy, the second floor features a private dining room that may only be reached by private elevator. Additionally, with the collaborative team’s high profile clientele, Devito’s is sure to attract countless celebrities, politicians, and many eager diners.

SPA V
1144 Ocean Drive
Miami Beach
305.428.1234
Since its opening in May 2005, luxury spa seekers have flocked to Spa V to experience its 6,000 square feet of subterranean opulence. Located in the glamorous Hotel Victor in South Beach, Spa V offers the perfect serene escape as it embraces ancient traditions of beauty and cleansing within a tranquil and modern setting. Treatments take place in seven spacious rooms, including the Vichy Shower Room and the Romance Room. Spa V also boasts a five hundred square foot traditional co-ed Turkish-style steam bath, the first of its kind in South Beach. A full range of European-inspired treatments are offered at Spa V, their most requested being the Hammam V, a traditional Moroccan practice of cleansing the body with black olive beldi soap, exfoliating it, and finishing with a mask of Moroccan lava clay and a hydrating massage. No matter which treatment is chosen, guests at Spa V are certain to leave the spa feeling incredibly refreshed and relaxed.

THE SETAI
2001 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach
305.520.6000
Nestled among lush tropical gardens along the Atlantic Ocean lies an intimate and elegant hotel. The Setai fuses Asian simplicity with the luxury of South Beach. Imported Asian stone, art, and artifacts can be seen integrated throughout the hotel’s décor. Once the famed Dempsey Vanderbilt Hotel, The Setai has incorporated the history of Miami’s Art Deco era with that of Shanghai’s Art Deco period, creating an immaculate hotel unlike any other in South Beach. Adjacent to the hotel is The Setai Residences, a 40-story glass tower that is one of the tallest buildings in South Beach. The Setai has 131 rooms, 45 of which are suites, and each is impeccably detailed. Three sparkling pools, gourmet restaurants, and lounges complete this eight-story tranquil resort.

THE FORGE
432 41st Street
Miami Beach
305.538.8533
Since 1969, the Forge has been Miami Beach’s premiere American steakhouse. In 2006, Le Cordon Bleu trained Executive Chef, Andrew Swersky, revamped the menu to unveil a more contemporary selection. Old favorites such as the Super Steak remain, but new signature appetizers and entrees have been added to the offerings. The 18-ounce Bone-In Filet Mignon is basted and grilled on an Oakwood fire and served with a choice of sauces. A favorite seafood dish is the fresh yellow tail snapper “Francaise Style,” sautéed with fresh artichokes, sun dried tomatoes, garlic, capers, and dry Vermouth served with homemade fettuccini. The Forge features five exquisite dining rooms decorated with intricate antiques. One of The Forge’s most famous features is its eight room, $6.5 million award-winning wine cellar, consisting of over 300,000 rare vintages. The Forge, a favorite among celebrities and South Beach elite, offers diners a taste of contemporary elegance with a mix of classic charm.